County Guide

Lavaca County

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Giddings

Established on H&TC Railroad when track was laid from Brenham to Austin in 1871, Giddings was settled chiefly by Wendish immigrants who moved to the railroad from Serbin community 6…

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Cities

Cities in Lavaca County

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Hallettsville

Hallettsville is predominantly a German/Czech community founded in l838, and named for Mrs. John Hallett…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Shiner

Shiner was founded in 1887 when the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railroad was built,…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Moulton

Moulton was established in the 1850s in Lavaca County at the headwaters of the Lavaca…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Yoakum

Yoakum is located partially in western Lavaca County and partially in eastern DeWitt County. In…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Oct–Nov
23–4
Christmas Tree Forest
Yoakum
Nov
8
Downtown Christmas Program
Moulton
Nov
9
Country Music Monday
Giddings
Nov
21–22
Festival of Lights
Hallettsville